8
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirement
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8-2
General maintenance
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8-2
Explanation of maintenance items
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8-2
Maintenance precautions
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8-5
Engine compartment check locations
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8-7
VK45DE engine
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8-7
VQ35DE engine
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8-9
Engine cooling system
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8-10
Checking engine coolant level
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8-11
Changing engine coolant
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8-11
Engine oil
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8-13
Checking engine oil level
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8-13
Changing engine oil and filter
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8-14
Automatic transmission fluid
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8-16
Power steering fluid
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8-17
Brake fluid
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8-17
Window washer fluid
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8-18
Battery
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8-18
Jump starting
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8-20
Variable voltage control system
(if equipped)
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8-20
Drive belts
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8-20
Spark plugs
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8-21
Replacing spark plugs
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8-22
Air cleaner
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8-22
Windshield wiper blades
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8-23
Cleaning
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8-23
Replacing
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8-24
Brakes
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8-25
Self-adjusting brakes
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8-25
Brake pad wear indicators
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8-25
Fuses
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8-26
Engine compartment
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8-26
Passenger compartment
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8-28
Intelligent Key battery replacement
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8-28
Lights
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8-30
Headlights
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8-31
Exterior and interior lights
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8-32
Wheels and tires
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8-34
Tire pressure
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8-34
Tire labeling
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8-37
Types of tires
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8-39
Tire chains
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8-40
Changing wheels and tires
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8-41